Perched on the side of Battle Mountain at nearly 10,000 feet elevation is Victor, Colorado, a village steeped in history. Filled with vintage buildings and gold mining structures, this semi-ghost town is one of the most preserved mining camps in Colorado.

Today, Victor remains much the same with its 1890s architectural buildings and headframes dotting the landscape. Beneath Victor’s streets, more than two miles of Gold Coin tunnels remain. There’s a German bakery, some of the best coffee in Colorado, antique shops, and a couple of restaurants. There’s also an ice rink in the winter, and a schedule of events in the Summer, including the famous burro race. and is a mere 5 miles from Cripple Creek. There's beautiful hiking, wildlife, and climbing nearby.

Keep in mind that Victor is rustic–a working man’s town. This ain’t Vail or Estes Park!